Lem Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationLEM / lɛmHebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: 'devoted to God'; English: diminutive of names like Lemuel
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Lem has roots in Hebrew, where it is often associated with religious devotion. It is also used as a diminutive form of names such as Lemuel, which appears in biblical texts. In English-speaking cultures, it has been adopted as a standalone name. The name has seen varying levels of popularity over time.
Trend Summary
The name Lem is relatively uncommon in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Lemuel
International Variants
- Lemuel (English)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Lem was first seen in the United States in 1880. Lem has ranked as high as #813 nationally, which occurred in 1917, and has been most popular in Mississippi, Texas, Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee. In the past 5 years the name Lem has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Lem (1935)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| MS | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 12 |
| 1881 | 19 |
| 1882 | 25 |
| 1883 | 24 |
| 1884 | 12 |
| 1885 | 18 |
| 1886 | 21 |
| 1887 | 11 |
| 1888 | 13 |
| 1889 | 21 |
| 1890 | 17 |
| 1891 | 10 |
| 1892 | 23 |
| 1893 | 12 |
| 1894 | 13 |
| 1895 | 13 |
| 1896 | 16 |
| 1897 | 14 |
| 1898 | 21 |
| 1899 | 16 |
| 1900 | 6 |
| 1901 | 7 |
| 1902 | 13 |
| 1903 | 7 |
| 1904 | 10 |
| 1905 | 9 |
| 1906 | 7 |
| 1907 | 9 |
| 1908 | 6 |
| 1909 | 12 |
| 1910 | 14 |
| 1911 | 12 |
| 1912 | 12 |
| 1913 | 11 |
| 1914 | 22 |
| 1915 | 27 |
| 1916 | 20 |
| 1917 | 39 |
| 1918 | 34 |
| 1919 | 31 |
| 1920 | 23 |
| 1921 | 32 |
| 1922 | 28 |
| 1923 | 21 |
| 1924 | 27 |
| 1925 | 27 |
| 1926 | 22 |
| 1927 | 16 |
| 1928 | 23 |
| 1929 | 20 |
| 1930 | 13 |
| 1931 | 17 |
| 1932 | 17 |
| 1933 | 17 |
| 1934 | 14 |
| 1935 | 19 |
| 1936 | 13 |
| 1937 | 7 |
| 1938 | 10 |
| 1939 | 12 |
| 1940 | 17 |
| 1941 | 11 |
| 1942 | 16 |
| 1943 | 10 |
| 1944 | 10 |
| 1945 | 10 |
| 1946 | 22 |
| 1947 | 7 |
| 1948 | 13 |
| 1949 | 13 |
| 1950 | 15 |
| 1951 | 14 |
| 1952 | 10 |
| 1953 | 7 |
| 1954 | 9 |
| 1955 | 6 |
| 1956 | 8 |
| 1957 | 8 |
| 1958 | 6 |
| 1959 | 7 |
| 1960 | 10 |
| 1961 | 5 |
| 1963 | 6 |
| 1964 | 8 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1971 | 6 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1983 | 6 |